Advanced Touch Screen Control A Crestron touch screen offers an ideal user-interface for controlling all the technology in your home, boardroom, classroom, courtroom, or command center. Touch screens do away with piles of remote controls, cluttered wall switches, and cryptic computer screens, simplifying and enhancing the way you use technology. For controlling audio, video, lighting, shades, HVAC, security, and other systems, Crestron touch screens are fully-customizable with easy-to-use controls and icons, true feedback and real-time status display, full-motion video windows, and advanced navigation of digital media servers, tuners, and other devices.

Crestron® V-Panels™ deliver the ultimate touch screen experience — blending style and function with advanced high-definition graphics. Sleek and beautiful, our V-Panel displays are perfectly at home sitting on a contemporary table or desktop, but are equally suited for all kinds of custom installations thanks to integral VESA mount compatibility. Complete connectivity is provided through a simple one-wire interface that allows for long wire runs while affording an extremely clean appearance. V-Panel also supports HDCP to ensure complete compatibility with today's digital sources!

Sleek, Versatile Design Our V-Panels have been designed with appearance and versatility in mind. At less than 2 inches deep, the V12 can be mounted virtually anywhere using a third-party VESA 75 compliant mounting bracket or stand. A tabletop tilt model (V12-TILT) is offered, supplied with its own ultra-stylish, smooth-tilt base to deliver a very sleek-looking, low-profile control solution for desktops, counters, and other level surfaces. A wall mount model (V12-WALL) is also offered, affording the same V-Panel style and function in a thoroughly modern, yet unimposing, flush mount design.

Digital Graphics Engine For every V-Panel application, a DGE Digital Graphics Engine is required.[1] The DGE can be installed at the central equipment location, dramatically reducing all the wiring from head end AV sources, switchers, and the control network. A choice of DGEs is offered, allowing V-Panel to fit a range of applications and budgets. A single DigitalMedia™ cable connects the V12 to the DGE over a wiring distance of up to 300 feet (91 m), affording exceptional flexibility while minimizing wiring cost and complexity.[4]

Embedded PC Applications In combination with a DGE graphics engine, the V12 provides everything you need to enjoy online music and videos, browse the Internet, and even review digital documents without a separate computer. With Microsoft® Internet Explorer® embedded, you have full access to the entire World Wide Web including sites that use Flash® or Java®. Windows Media® Player ensures broad compatibility for playing most types of digital media. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader and Microsoft PowerPoint®, Word, and Excel® document viewers complete the online experience, allowing you to download and view documents and presentations.

In addition, VNC Viewer support delivers enhanced cross-platform interaction with computers over the network or Internet, allowing remote access and control of desktop applications to unleash a host of possibilities for system integration and multimedia presentation.

HD Streaming Video[3] High-definition streaming video capability makes it possible to view security cameras and other video sources over the network right on the touch screen. Native support for H.264[3] and MJPEG formats allows the V12 and DGE[3] to display live video images from IP cameras and servers such as the Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer[1]. And, through the embedded Web browser and media player, they support a wide variety of other streaming and downloadable video formats, enabling access to all kinds of content from media servers and Web sites like YouTube® and Netflix®[5].

HDMI® and Analog Video[2] In addition to handling streaming video, the V12 can simultaneously display up to two fully-scalable, full-motion video windows, each supporting SD or HD video and high-resolution computer signals from external sources. All connections are made at the DGE using conventional BNC, HDMI, and VGA type cables.[2]

IP Intercom[6] V-Panels support 2-way voice communication via a choice of IP or Crestron Home® (CH) CAT5 wired intercom. Crestron IP intercom eliminates the need for dedicated audio wiring, enabling 2-way speech and room monitoring over Ethernet with other compatible Crestron touch screens. Wired analog intercom is also supported through a dedicated CAT5 audio connection between the DGE and a C2N-IADS30X24[1] or other CH CAT5 switcher or processor.[6]

Speakers and Microphone Built-in front-firing speakers provide clear audio for listening to multimedia and monitoring external AV sources, as well as for intercom in combination with the integrated microphone. Customized audio files can also be used to add another dimension to the touch screen graphics with personalized sounds, button feedback, and voice prompts.

Keyboard/Mouse Options On-screen keyboard and mouse capabilities enable complete control of the embedded Web browser and other applications, and can also be used to control computers running TouchPoint® Virtual Mouse & Keyboard Software (VMK-WIN). A USB port is also provided on the V12, allowing for the connection of a physical keyboard and mouse.

Real-Time Annotation Whether conducting a high-level boardroom meeting, training seminar, or watching sports in your home theater, annotation helps put the fine point on any presentation. Built-in annotation provides the ability to illustrate your thoughts on-the-fly, letting you draw and write over high-definition video and computer images, and sketch out ideas on a whiteboard screen, without leaving the podium or your favorite chair while other viewers watch on the big screen.

Remote Annotation Remote annotation capability allows multiple touch screen users to draw with their fingertips over the same video image or whiteboard screen, enabling enhanced interaction between several participants in a courtroom, classroom, or council chamber.

Presentation Output[2] Through an HDMI or DigitalMedia connection at the DGE, the V12 screen image can be sent to additional display devices, allowing videos, PowerPoint presentations, annotation, and other on-screen media to be shared with a live audience.[2]

DigitalMedia™[2]DigitalMedia (DM®) connectivity opens up new ways to configure a touch screen control system. For instance, using a DM switcher such as the DM-MD8X8[1], multiple V12 touch screens can be connected to a single DGE, providing a simple, cost-effective way for multiple participants to view and control the same graphical interface. DigitalMedia also provides a versatile means for distributing touch screen content to additional display devices and sound systems to serve a larger audience.[2]

The V12 features a DM CAT type input, supporting the direct connection to a Digital Graphics Engine model DGE-1 or DGE-2. It can also connect to any DM switcher or transmitter equipped with a DM CAT output. A single DigitalMedia cable carries all video, audio, Ethernet, USB, control, and power signals up to 300 ft (91 m).[4]

DVPHD Integration In addition to the DGE-1 and 2, V-Panel is also compatible with the award-winning DVPHD High-Definition Digital Video Processor[1], enabling the display of up to 8 simultaneous video windows along with HD touch screen graphics and annotation. The DVPHD supports high-definition video and computer signals from a wide variety of digital and analog sources. Its DVI output connects to the V12 via a DM CAT transmitter or DigitalMedia switcher.[4,7]

Sleek, beautiful, versatile

12" touch screen display

800 x 600 SVGA display resolution

High-definition 24-bit color graphics

HDCP-ready touch screen controller

VESA-compatible mounting affords endless install options

Tabletop tilt model features clean, modern design

Wall mount model installs flush in shallow spaces

Contemporary appearance blends in anywhere

DigitalMedia™ technology minimizes the amount of visible wiring

Digital Graphics Engine (DGE) installs up to 300 ft (91 m) away[1,4]

Also works with the DVPHD Digital Video Processor[7]

Built-in microphone and speakers

USB keyboard/mouse port

Silent fanless operation

Available in white or black

Notes:

Item(s) sold separately.

Support for Smart Graphics requires a DGE-2. Support for multiple video windows, high-definition video, RGB/VGA, HDMI, presentation output, and DigitalMedia system integration requires a DGE-2 or DVPHD. Additional equipment may be required. The DGE-1 supports only standard-definition analog video displayed in a single window, and does not currently support Smart Graphics or integration with a DigitalMedia system.

Support for H.264 streaming video requires a DGE-2. MJPEG and Windows Media Player formats are supported using a DGE-1 or DGE-2.

The V12 features a DM CAT type input. For direct connection to a DGE-1, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable up to 150 ft (45 m) in length. For connection to a DGE-2, direct or via a DigitalMedia switcher, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable up to 300 ft (91 m) in length. For connection to a DVPHD via a DigitalMedia transmitter or switcher, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable up to 300 ft (91 m) in length. A single DM CAT Repeater (Model DM-DR) is required for lengths over 150 ft (45 m). Deduct 20 ft (6 m) for each V-IMCW interface module. Refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide, Doc. #4546 for DM system design guidelines. The V12 model includes (1) V-CBL-T3 3 ft V-Cable and (1) V-IMCW interface module, and the V12-TILT model includes (1) V-CBL-T6 6 ft V-Cable and (1) V-IMCW interface module. The V12-WALL model includes no cable or interface module. Please refer to the spec sheet for each individual product, or contact your Crestron representative, for complete information.

For IP Intercom, the V12 must connect directly to the DGE via DM CAT with no repeaters or switchers in line.

An Ethernet-enabled control system and DM CAT interface are required for use with a DVPHD. Be advised, DVPHD does not support audio, intercom, streaming media, Web browsing or other embedded PC functionality.

This product may be purchased from an authorized Crestron dealer. To find a dealer, please contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available online at www.crestron.com/salesreps or by calling 800-237-2041.

The DVPHD works with a V-Panel display as an alternative to a DGE, providing high-definition touchpanel performance with up to 8 simultaneous preview windows. Integrated into a complete DigitalMedia system, this solution allows versatile signal routing for multiple sources and displays in addition to the V-Panel. Includes USB Mouse/Keyboard extension for control of multiple centralized computers.

The DVPHD works with a V-Panel display as an alternative to a DGE, providing high-definition touchpanel performance with up to 8 simultaneous preview windows. Includes USB Mouse/Keyboard extension for control of a centralized computer.